Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – The Kano State
Police Command has arrested a wanted notorious thug, Inuwa Zakari, aka Gundura
and 14 other suspects for thuggery-related crimes and terrorizing the state.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, disclosed
this in a statement on Monday, October 28, 2024.
"The Kano State Police Command has arrested one Inuwa Zakari, 'm',
popularly known as "Gundura", 24 years old, who is in the Command's
list of notorious criminals terrorizing the State Metropolis," the
statement read.
"An additional fourteen (14) other criminals were arrested during
clearance operations conducted between the 25th and 27th of October, 2024.
Gundura was identified as the assailant who conspired with some others,
attacked a Vigilante Commander, inflicted life-threatening injury on him by
cutting his hand, and also damaged a police vehicle in a separate incident.
"The arrest follows the directives of the Commissioner of Police,
Kano State Command, CP Salman Dogo Garba to all the Tactical Commanders to
launch aggressive operations on thuggery activities, ensure round-the-clock
visibility patrols and also widen the scope of Intelligence gathering.
"The diligent efforts of the Command send a clear message that
thuggery and other violent criminal activities will not be tolerated in the
State.
"Members of the public should note that our commitment to maintaining
law and order remains unwavering, and the Police will continue to work
tirelessly to safeguard and protect all residents from such threats.
"The suspects are currently undergoing discreet investigation at the
Command's Criminal Investigation Department (CID), after which they will be
charged to court to face the full wrath of the law.
"Finally, the Commissioner of Police appreciates the good people of
Kano State for their continued support, cooperation and prayers.
“He further urged everyone to keep reporting any suspicious activities to
the nearest Police Station or through the following Kano State Police Command
emergency contact numbers, 08032419754, 08123821575, 09029292926.”
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